Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of referred Nocardia isolates in Victoria, Australia 2009–2019

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Introduction. Nocardia is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in the immunocompromised host. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles vary across Nocardia spp. and vary within Australia as well as worldwide. Knowledge of local susceptibility patterns is important in informing appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy. Gap Statement. This is the largest study to...

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